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AirborneSF at 11:48am 12.07.12
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Looking for a main sail for a 27' MK1 CnC, if anyone might have one close to Md. Thanks.
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I noticed a creaking sound coming from the rudder of my H-380. First thought it was a bad ball join
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We just bought a used 1998 Hunter 410 and it only has a cabin bimini (small dodger over companionway
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I am looking at dodger options, I have seen some sweet looking hard dodgers, in photos, anyone know
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I'd be interested in knowing what specific marine applications are popular with Ipad users. I plan t
Matros at 7:32am 12.07.12
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Hello Everyone! I have recently purchased my first sailboat from MacNCheese (a member here) and hav
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Still very new to sailing, bought a cat 22 to learn on but can't stop dreaming about my next boat! S
Phil Herring at 6:27am 12.07.12
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One of the fun things about taking on the Hunter retail parts business has been the suppliers who co
Justin_NSA at 5:49am 12.07.12
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Well, we've had Cuivienen sitting on the trailer since 4 July because of the drought. All of the sli
seadaddler at 5:33am 12.07.12
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Where is the info from Hunter aand Eddie that had all that Hunter info,can't seem to find. Nick
Rasselas36 at 5:27am 12.07.12
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I want to start cleaning the bottom of my boat instead of paying a diver. I tried a snorkel but it i
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I lived in Sydney as an exchange student for a year back in 1967. Now my son is going to be in Sydne
sailorsaki at 12:38am 12.07.12
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For my second hand beneteau first 7.5 any manual or guideline on how to set the rig tension?
ljcraigie at 7:20pm 12.06.12
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The attached Hunter 280 photgraph shows the starboard fin on the keel is bent upward about 3-4 inche
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Our heat works fine for about two minutes and then the unit itself trips off. The water flow is fine
damar18 at 6:14pm 12.06.12
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I just purchasd a used 1999 hunter 376 and find that in order to keep my ref. compressor running i h
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Just removed entire sole from my 83 H34. It's pretty rotten but not too bad for 30 yrs. Getting read
Chief RA at 4:04pm 12.06.12
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Still researching which trailerable boat to buy. Is this wing keel boat capable of island hopping d
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My grandfather gave me his sailboat and I do not know the make of it. Does anyone know?
geehaw at 2:52pm 12.06.12
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I Making new cushion for the whole boat. The v-birth currently has 2 cushions running front to back

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Paint for motor mounts
Rjm st.petersburg at 8:36am 03.10.23
No brass fittings, I was going to use a brass BRUSH in place of Emory cloth. This is not going to be
Paint for motor mounts   (1)
Calif. Ted at 8:32am 03.10.23
I use Rustoleum gloss black and primer, I've only tried the cold galvanizing spray on an anchor and
Paint for motor mounts   (1)
JamesG161 at 8:31am 03.10.23
If that's a carbon steel plate, i would buy cold galvanizing spray paint and paint with that first.
Funny Friday!!!   (1)
All U Get at 8:21am 03.10.23
To lead lines aft or not?
thinwater at 8:08am 03.10.23
I've had both. Hoisting at the mast is physically much easier, because you have you weight on the
Paint for motor mounts
Rjm st.petersburg at 8:06am 03.10.23
They are Yanmar OEM mounts. They are very proud of these mounts. I was thinking of an epoxy paint, o
Paint for motor mounts
Ralph Johnstone at 7:58am 03.10.23
Just a FYI, I would not want that motor mount in my boat if indeed that's plain carbon steel. The
Paint for motor mounts
dLj at 7:46am 03.10.23
Is that motor mount an OEM or after market part? Neither the bolt nor the mount appear to be corros
New to me purchase of Hunter 34
kloudie1 at 7:43am 03.10.23
Congrats!! Item 2 .. In addition, have the valve clearance checked and adjusted if out of spec. Item
To lead lines aft or not?
kappykaplan at 7:42am 03.10.23
much quicker to 'jump' the halyard at the mast than trying to grind it up from the cockpit :plus:
Paint for motor mounts   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 7:41am 03.10.23
Excellent solution. The only thing I might add at this point is that the stringer at this point is
To lead lines aft or not?
Hollyberry at 7:35am 03.10.23
As far as mainsail halyard/reefing etc is concerned, and mostly solo sailing, I think it's 'all or n
2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season   (1)
JamesG161 at 7:21am 03.10.23
Final Hurricane 2022 Season results. I showed and forecast above. John and I are reviewing why NOAA
TOO MUCH WIND?
kappykaplan at 7:18am 03.10.23
I certainly do not consider it "sailing lore" but rather good seamanship. :plus:
Paint for motor mounts   (1)
Rjm st.petersburg at 7:15am 03.10.23
I forgot to post my picture.
To lead lines aft or not?
Ward H at 7:08am 03.10.23
Proper prop size tartan 33   (2)
jssailem at 6:44am 03.10.23
Keeping Seagulls off the Bimini   (1)
john2 at 6:36am 03.10.23
Wel, we have lots of starlings and when our boat became the highest one (our neighbour sold his boat
does anyone can tell me what is that for?
Brian D at 6:15am 03.10.23
3 Air conditioners on a 34' boat? Good grief. Sure this isn't a floating refrigerator?
O' Day 40, and or choice and selection?
jssailem at 6:11am 03.10.23
Welcome to the SBO Forum Steve Nice video. Touching on many of the practical issues involved is saf

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